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uwha - female animal

Uwha, uha. 1. a. Female, generally of animals. Ka taona te toa, ko te uwha i waiho (Tr. vii, 32).

2. Calm, gentle. Ka hura te moana uha.—Ka uha te rangi ki a taua.

3. n. Woman. Ka kimi a Tane i te uha.

4. A bivalve shell used for cutting the hair; only so called when so used.

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